Section 4. Rural and Environmental Zones

Section 4 Rural and Environmental Zones No person shall, within any Agricultural (AG), Environmental (ENV), Flood Hazard (FH), Oak Ridges Moraine - Countryside (ORM-C), Oak Ridges Moraine - Linkage (ORM-L), or Oak Ridges Moraine - Natural Core (ORM-NC) Zone, use any land, or erect, alter or use any building or structure, except in accordance with the following: 4.1 Permitted Uses, Buildings and Structures Permitted Uses, Buildings and Structures Accessory Farm Dwelling Unit Accessory uses, buildings and structures Agricultural uses, buildings and structures Agricultural uses, no buildings or structures Bed and Breakfast Establishment Farm Produce Sales Outlet AG (1) ENV Outside Oak Ridges Moraine Area (1) (2011-115-ZO) (2013-111-ZO) ENV Oak Ridges Moraine Area ENV Stouffville/ Ballantrae Musselman s Lake (11) FH (11) ORM-C ORM-L ORM-NC (5) (5) (5) (5) (5) (14) (14) (14) (9) (9) (1)(4) (1)(9) (1) (1) (1) (4) (1) (8) (8) (7)(8) (7)(8) (7)(8) (7)(8) (10) (10) (10) (10) (10) Farm Vacation Home (7) (7) (7) (7) Fish, Wildlife, Forestry Management Group Home (3) (3) (3)(7) (3)(7) (3)(7) (3)(7) Home Industry (12) (12) (12) (12) (12) (12) Home Occupation (13) (13) (13) (13) (13) (13) Low Intensity Recreation uses Park Plant Nursery (1) (1) (1) (1) (1) Private Home Daycare (7) (7) (7) (7) Single Detached Dwelling (4) (4) (4) (4) Unserviced Park (6) Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville 4-1 November 2014 Consolidation

4.1.1 Qualifying Notes to Permitted Uses (1) No agricultural use, building or structure, including a plant nursery, shall be permitted on any lot less than 0.8 ha in area or on any lot within a registered plan of subdivision or on a lot or taking access from a road in a registered plan of subdivision. (2011-152-ZO) (2) NOT IN USE (2013-111-ZO) (3) No group home shall be located within 800 m of another group home. (4) The indicated uses are permitted subject to Sections 3.18, 3.19 and 3.20. (5) Accessory farm dwellings shall, subject to Section 3.5, be permitted, provided that they do not negatively impact the ecological integrity of the area. (6) i) Permitted Uses No building or structure shall be erected, nor shall any existing building or structure be modified or changed, nor shall the placing or removal of fill be permitted in any area zoned Flood Hazard (FH) except where such building, structure or fill is used for purposes of flood or erosion control. Land Partially Zoned Where land under one ownership is only partially zoned Flood Hazard (FH), the part of such land that is so zoned may be used in the calculation of the minimum lot area and lot frontage requirements for another zone on that land. (7) The indicated uses are permitted only in single detached dwellings permitted by Sections 3.18, 3.19 and 3.20 of this By-law. (2013-111-ZO) (8) i) The owner of a bed and breakfast establishment must establish to the satisfaction of the Town the adequacy of water and wastewater services. Every bed and breakfast establishment must provide a minimum of 37 m 2 of outdoor amenity space, which may consist of landscaped area, patio, verandah, porch, pool, or any combination thereof. (2013-111-ZO) (9) The indicated uses are permitted subject to obtaining a permit from the Conservation Authority having jurisdiction. (10) The maximum size of a farm produce sales outlet shall be 100 m² and is subject to a minimum lot area of 25 ha. A maximum of 25% Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville 4-2 November 2014 Consolidation

of the sales area of a farm produce sales outlet may be devoted to the sale of produce and food products produced off the farm. (11) ENV and FH Zones in Stouffville and Ballantrae Musselman s Lake are subject to Section 3.20.3 of this By-law. (12) Home industries are subject to the regulations in Section 3.26. (2011-115-ZO) (13) Home occupations are subject to the regulations in Section 3.27. (2011-115-ZO) (14) The maximum lot coverage of all accessory buildings shall not exceed the lesser of the maximum lot coverage for the zone in which they are located or 5% of the lot area, up to a maximum GFA of 56 m 2. (2013-111-ZO) Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville 4-3 November 2014 Consolidation

4.2 Regulations ZONE Minimum Lot Area Minimum Lot Frontage Minimum Front Yard Minimum Exterior Side Yard Minimum Interior Side Yard Minimum Rear Yard AG (1) 10 ha 100 m 15 m 15 m 15 m 15 m ORM C 10 ha 100 m 15 m 15 m 15 m 15 m Maximum Lot Coverage 2 ha or less -10% more than 2 ha - 5% 2 ha or less 10% more than 2 ha 5% Maximu m Building Height 12 m 12 m ORM L 10 ha 100 m 15 m 15 m 15 m 15 m 2 ha or less 10% more than 2 ha 5% 12 m ORM-NC 10 ha 100 m 15 m 15 m 15 m 15 m 2 ha or less 10% more than 2 ha 5% 12 m ENV (1) 0 ha 0 ha 15 m 15 m 15 m 15 m 2 ha or less 10% more than 2 ha 5% 12 m FH 0 ha 0 m 15 m 15 m 15 m 15 m 2 ha or less 10% more than 2 ha 5% 12 m (2011-115-ZO) 4.2.1 Qualifying Notes to Regulations (1) In an AG (Agricultural) Zone and ENV Zones outside the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan Area, the following regulations shall apply to single detached dwellings on lots less than 2 ha: i) Minimum Interior Side Yard shall be 4.5 m Minimum Exterior Side Yard shall be 4.5 m Minimum Rear Yard shall be 15 m Maximum building height for a dwelling shall be 11 m i A dwelling legally existing prior to the passage of this by-law, and/or an accessory building, shall be permitted to expand, provided that the dwelling or accessory building, as enlarged, complies with all other provisions of this By-law that are applicable to the zone in which it is located. iv) Accessory uses, buildings and structures shall be permitted to expand, provided that the maximum lot coverage of all accessory buildings or structures shall not exceed 5% of the lot area. Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville 4-4 November 2014 Consolidation

4.3 Exceptions 4.3.1 Exceptions to the ORM-C Zone 4.3.1.1 ORM C(1) Lot 5, Concession 8, 5572 Bethesda Road, Schedule 47 The retail sale of wine, produced from fruit, including grapes, grown or processed on the subject lands shall be an additional use permitted on the subject lands. 4.3.1.2 ORM C(2) Lot 2, Con 6, 12442 McCowan Road, Schedule 45 The retail sale of wine, produced from fruit, including grapes, grown or processed on the subject lands shall be an additional use permitted on the subject lands. 4.3.1.3 ORM C(3) Lot 5, Concession 7, 12917 McCowan Road, Schedule 46 A motor vehicle body repair shop and motor vehicle repair shop shall be additional uses permitted on the subject lands. i) The total GFA of the motor vehicle body repair shop and the motor vehicle repair shop shall not exceed 541 m² The minimum lot area shall be 9.6 ha 4.3.1.4 ORM C(4) Lot 34, Concession 7, 12045 McCowan Road, Schedule 54 An office in an accessory building shall be an additional use permitted on the subject lands. 2. Prohibited Uses Retail Stores are prohibited on the subject lands. 3. Regulations i) The accessory building shall be located no closer to McCowan Road than 400 m, and no closer to the northerly lot line than 150 m The land area supporting the accessory building shall not exceed 2612 m 2, having dimensions not exceeding 61 m by 43 m. i The maximum GFA of the office shall be 326 m² Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville 4-5 November 2014 Consolidation

iv) Outdoor storage of goods, materials or equipment associated with the office shall not be permitted on the subject land v) The parking area shall have a paved surface of asphalt or concrete or similar material vi) v A minimum of 18 parking spaces shall be provided for the office Home industry uses and home occupations are not permitted in the dwelling on the subject lands vi Only one office is permitted on the subject lands 4.3.1.5 ORM C(5) Lot 2, Concession 3, Woodbine Ave, Schedule 43 The only permitted uses on the subject lands shall be a cemetery and the following accessory uses: office, chapel, columbarium, crematorium, mausoleum, reception centre and service building. i) The minimum side yard shall be 3.6 m plus an additional 1.2 m for every storey above 2 storeys The maximum lot coverage shall be 15% i iv) 3. Definitions In-ground graves containing interred human remains shall be located at least 30 m from all property boundaries A minimum of 80 parking spaces shall be provided on the subject lands. The location of the parking will not necessarily be coincident with the building or use for which it is required In this Section: i) Cemetery means land set aside to be used for the interment of human remains and includes a mausoleum, columbarium, and other structures intended for the interment of human remains i iv) Chapel means a building or part of a building used for services, introspection, reflection or worship Columbarium means a building or part of a building designed for the purpose of interring cremated human remains in sealed compartments Crematorium means a building or part of a building fitted with appliances for the purpose of cremating human remains and includes everything incidental and ancillary thereto v) Mausoleum means a building or part of a building or structure other than a columbarium, used as a place for the interment of human remains in crypts or compartments Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville 4-6 November 2014 Consolidation

vi) v Reception centre means a building or part of a building used for the purposes of receiving or entertaining an assembly of people at, or in connection with, a cemetery and related uses Service building means a building or part of a building in which vehicles and machinery required for the maintenance and operation of the cemetery and related uses located on site are stored 4. Co-incident Exceptions The provisions of this Section shall also apply to Exceptions ORM- L(2) and ENV(2) (also shown on Schedule 43). 4.3.1.6 ORM C(6) 6165 Vivian Road, Schedule 8 A medical assessment facility located within the dwelling existing as of April 15, 2003, which facility includes an attached indoor swimming pool and the grounds of the property on which the dwelling is located, but does not include the garage and second floor of the dwelling, shall be an additional use permitted on the subject lands. i) The dwelling shall provide accommodation only for the owner and/or employees of the medical assessment facility i 3. Definition The maximum number of medical practitioners shall be two physicians The maximum GFA of the medical assessment facility, including the indoor swimming pool, shall be 775 m² In this Section, a medical assessment facility shall be a building or structure where members of the medical profession, including support staff, provide assessment and diagnosis of the physical and mental ability of individuals and their cognitive awareness and ability to function in a home-style environment. Overnight accommodation and the preparation or serving of meals for clients or patients are not permitted activities. No surgical procedures are permitted within the facility. The facility shall include the swimming pool and ancillary uses and the grounds of the property on which the building or structure is located. 4.3.1.7 ORM-C(7) north side of Stouffville Road, west of Highway 48, Schedule 46 An office shall be an additional permitted use on the subject lands. Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville 4-7 November 2014 Consolidation

4.3.2 Exceptions to the ORM L Zone 4.3.2.1 ORM-L(1) Lots 6 and 7, Concession 6, 4280 Bethesda Road, Schedule 39 1. Regulations The subject lands shall not be required to front on a street. 4.3.2.2 ORM-L(2) Lot 2, Concession 3, Woodbine Ave, Schedule 43 See ORM-C(5) 4.3.2.3 ORM-L(3) 13441 Highway 48, Schedule 41 1. Regulations A single detached dwelling may be constructed on the subject lands, subject to the following regulations: i) Minimum Lot Area 1800 m² Minimum Frontage 30 m i Minimum Front Yard Setback 10 m iv) Minimum Rear Yard Setback 12 m v) Minimum Side Yard Setbacks 1.5 m on one side 3.5 m on other side vi) Maximum Lot Coverage 15% 4.3.2.4 ORM-L(4) 5538 Bloomington Road, Schedule 34 A farm produce sales outlet with a maximum GFA of 150 m 2, of which up to 25% of the sales area may be devoted to the sale of produce and food products, not grown or produced on the subject lands, shall be an additional use permitted on the subject lands. 4.3.2.5 ORM-L(5) 13835 Kennedy Road, Schedule 32 (2013-111-ZO) An antique outlet with a maximum GFA of 450 m 2 shall be an additional permitted use. No outdoor storage or display shall be permitted. 2. Parking and Loading Areas Relating to the Antique Outlet i) Maximum number of parking spaces 26 parking spaces Driveway access shall be off of Kennedy Road Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville 4-8 November 2014 Consolidation

3. Building Location of Antique Outlet i) Distance from Kennedy Road: Minimum - 151 m Maximum - 187 m Distance from Bloomington Road Minimum - 27 m Maximum - 70 m 4.3.3 Exceptions to the ORM NC Zone 4.3.3.1 ORM-NC(1) Lot 26, Concession 8, 5276 St John s Road, Schedule 14 An office shall be permitted as an additional use in the accessory building existing on the subject lands as of February 27, 1990, provided that: i) Not more than one person who is not a resident in the dwelling on the subject land is engaged in the business i iv) Not more than one business purpose is permitted The accessory building may not be enlarged beyond that which existed on February 27, 1990 The rural character and appearance of the accessory building and the subject lands are maintained i) Four parking spaces shall be provided for the office use, and the parking area shall have a paved surface of asphalt or concrete or other similar material i Home occupations shall not be permitted in the dwelling on the subject lands The GFA of the accessory building used for the office shall not exceed 165 m² 4.3.3.2 ORM-NC(2) 6165 Vivian Road, Schedule 8 See ORM-C(6) 4.3.3.3 ORM-NC(3) 16283 Ninth Line, formerly part of 16195 Ninth Line, Schedule 15 (2011-179-ZO) 1. Regulations The following regulations shall apply to the subject land: i) Minimum Lot Area 1.2 ha Minimum Lot Frontage 91.4 m Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville 4-9 November 2014 Consolidation

4.3.3.4 ORM-NC(4) 3610 Vandorf Sideroad, formerly part of 3678 Vandorf Sideroad, Schedule 25 (2012-108-ZO) Permitted buildings and structures all buildings and structures existing on October 30, 2012. The following regulations shall apply to the subject land: i) Minimum Lot Area 2.95 ha Minimum Lot Frontage 122 m 4.3.4 Exceptions to the AG Zone 4.3.4.1 AG(1) Lot 29, Concession 3, 16532 Woodbine Ave, Schedule 9 The only uses permitted on the subject lands shall be: i) An office with a maximum GFA of 1394 m² An animal care centre with a maximum GFA of 1394 m² i A veterinary clinic with a maximum GFA of 465 m² iv) A livestock barn v) Agricultural uses, buildings and structures vi) v Forestry uses A public trail vi A wildlife centre with a maximum GFA of 465 m² 2. Prohibited Uses Cemeteries and incinerators are prohibited on the subject lands. 4.3.4.2 AG(2) Lot 5, Concession 10, 12875 Tenth Line, Schedule 49 Notwithstanding the definition of farm produce sales outlet, a fruit/ vegetable stand operating on a year round basis and selling produce not grown on the farm, in combination with produce grown on the farm, shall be an additional use permitted on the subject lands. Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville 4-10 November 2014 Consolidation

4.3.4.3 AG(3) Lots 34 & 35, Concession 3, 17166 Woodbine Avenue, Schedule 2 The only uses permitted on the subject lands shall be a cemetery and accessory uses, consisting of an office, chapel, columbarium, crematorium, mausoleum, reception centre and service building. i) The minimum side yard shall be 3.6 m plus an additional 1.2 m for every storey above 2 storeys The maximum lot coverage shall be 15% i iv) 3. Definitions Required parking areas shall be situated in close proximity to the buildings they are intended to serve Parking in areas reserved for burials shall be accommodated within the driveways that meander through the subject lands In this Section: i) Cemetery means land set aside to be used for the interment of human remains and includes a mausoleum, columbarium, and other structures intended for the interment of human remains i iv) Chapel means a building or part of a building used for services, introspection, reflection or worship Columbarium means a building or part of a building designed for the purpose of interring cremated human remains in sealed compartments Crematorium means a building or part of a building fitted with appliances for the purpose of cremating human remains and includes everything incidental and ancillary thereto v) Mausoleum means a building or part of a building or structure other than a columbarium, used as a place for the interment of human remains in crypts or compartments vi) Reception centre means a building or part of a building used for the purposes of receiving or entertaining an assembly of people at, or in connection with, a cemetery and related uses v Service building means a building or part of a building in which vehicles and machinery required for the maintenance and operation of the cemetery and related uses located on site are stored Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville 4-11 November 2014 Consolidation

4.3.4.4 AG(4) 12045 McCowan Road, Schedule 54 A business office in the existing building shall be an additional use permitted on the subject lands. 4.3.4.5 AG(5) 3622 Vivian Road, Schedule 4 The existing uses, within the buildings and structures existing on the subject lands, shall be additional uses permitted on the subject lands on the effective date of this By-law. 4.3.4.6 AG(6) 3402 St. John s Sideroad, Schedule 11 (2011-116-ZO) (2013-176-ZO) 1. Permitted Use In addition to the permitted uses as set out in the Agricultural (AG) Zone classification, a Garden Suite, shall be permitted as an additional use on the subject lands until December 17, 2033. Upon the garden suite being vacated by the occupants, the only other permitted use of the building will be for the purposes of an accessory structure. i) Access to the principal dwelling and the Garden Suite shall be limited to one driveway from St. John s Sideroad i iv) The Garden Suite shall be located within the same building envelope as existing In addition to the provision of two off-street parking spaces for the principal dwelling, one additional off-street parking space shall be provided for the Garden Suite That the Garden Suite be converted into an accessory structure in accordance with Ontario Building Code requirements, upon being vacated by the occupants 4.3.4.7 AG(7) 3171 St. John s Sideroad, Schedule 18 (2013-022-ZO) 1. Regulations i) Minimum Lot Area 4 ha Minimum Lot Frontage 48 m i Minimum Interior Side Yard 10 m iv) Maximum GFA of all Buildings 500 m² or Structures v) Minimum Distance for any Building 30 m Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville 4-12 November 2014 Consolidation

or Structure to an ENV zone vi) Minimum Distance for any Private 100 m Septic System to a watercourse All buildings, structures and side yards existing on March 19, 2013 are permitted. For the purposes of this exception, the provisions of Section 3.35 of the By-law shall not apply to lands that were municipally known as 3191 St. John s Sideroad on March 19, 2013. 4.3.4.8 AG(8) 3191 St. John s Sideroad, Schedule 18 (2013-022-ZO) 1. Regulations i) Minimum Lot Area 0.80 ha Minimum Lot Frontage 55 m i Minimum Interior Side Yard (East) 10 m iv) Minimum Interior Side Yard (West) 5 m v) Maximum GFA of all Buildings 500 m 2 or Structures All buildings, structures and side yards existing on March 19, 2013 are permitted. For the purposes of this Exception, the provisions of Section 3.35 of the By-law shall not apply to lands that were municipally known as 3191 St. John s Sideroad on March 19, 2013. 4.3.4.9 AG(9)(t) 12785 Ninth Line, Schedule 48 (2013-037-ZO) i) All AG uses A temporary sales office for homes in Draft Plan of Subdivision 19T(W)-11.003 until April 16, 2016 The following additional regulations shall apply to the subject land: i) Minimum Lot Area 0.2 ha Minimum Interior Side Yard (northerly) 6 m i Minimum Rear Yard 2.5 m iv) Maximum Coverage 11.0% v) Minimum Frontage 47 m vi) Maximum GFA of all Buildings 190 m 2 or Structures Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville 4-13 November 2014 Consolidation

4.3.4.10 AG(10) 13081 Tenth Line, Schedule 42 (2013-111-ZO) Notwithstanding any provision of this By-law to the contrary, the existing industrial use is permitted to continue, and is permitted to expand in accordance with the Industrial General (IG) zone regulations under Zoning By-law 87-34. 4.3.4.11 AG(11)(h) 11737 McCowan Road, Schedule 54 (2014-073-ZO) Permitted Uses A single detached dwelling and accessory uses 1. Regulations i) Minimum Lot Area 0.8 ha Minimum Lot Frontage 80 m 4.3.5 Exceptions to the ENV Zone 4.3.5.1 ENV(1) Lots 32 and 33, Concession 8, 16983 Highway 48, Schedule 7 2. Permitted Uses The following shall be additional uses permitted on the subject lands: i) Recreational facilities i A clubhouse A chapel iv) 42 accessory cottages providing short-term residential accommodation for those using the recreational facilities on the subject lands 4.3.5.2 ENV(2) Lot 2, Concession 3, Woodbine Ave, Schedule 43 See ORM-C(5) 4.3.5.3 ENV(3) east side of Preston Lake, Schedule 30 (2013-111-ZO) Existing residential lots, buildings and structures are permitted to continue and are subject to the applicable provisions of the Zoning By-law 87-34, as amended, on the day prior to the effective date of this By-law. The expansion of existing residential buildings and accessory structures and the development of new residential uses and accessory uses are permitted subject to the regulations and provisions of By-law 87-34 exclusive of the Development Symbol (D) and are also subject to the provisions of Section 3.18, 3.19 and 3.20 of this By-law. Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville 4-14 November 2014 Consolidation

4.3.5.4 ENV(4) west side of Highway 48, south of Bloomington Road, Schedule 40 (2010-082-ZO) One single detached dwelling i) Minimum Front Yard Setback 10.5 m Minimum Rear Yard Setback 12 m i Minimum (westerly) Side Yard Setback 12 m 4.3.5.4 ENV(5) west side of Highway 48, Part of Lot 17, Concession 7, Schedule 27 (2012-044-ZO) Storm water management facility 4.3.6 Exceptions to the FH Zone 4.3.6.1 FH(1) north of Millard Street, east of Highway 48, Schedule 47 No buildings or structures can be constructed, and no soil disturbance/site alteration/excavation can occur, on the subject lands without the written permission of the Ministry of Culture. A Stage 3 Archeological Study has been completed in the vicinity of the subject lands, and has disclosed the possibility that a pioneer cemetery may be present on the subject lands. This Exception has therefore been established to protect the integrity of the potential archeological resource from disturbance. 4.3.6.2 NOT IN USE (OMB PL100392) Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville 4-15 November 2014 Consolidation